Roman Assassins' Guild

The Roman Assassins' Guild was the branch of the Assassin Order based in Rome, Italy. The guild was created by Ezio Auditore da Firenze in 1501 with the goal of liberating the city from Borgia control, and Auditore secured the assistance of the Thieves' Guild, Bartolomeo d'Alviano's mercenaries, and the La Rosa in Fiore brothel in fighting against the Pope's forces. The guild expanded as Auditore rescued citizens from Borgia soldiers and recruited them to his cause, and people across the city took up arms against the Borgia and their allies. Auditore assassinated several key Borgia agents across the city before taking out some of Pope Alexander VI and Cesare Borgia's key lieutenants, including Juan Borgia the Elder and Octavian de Valois. By December 1513, the Borgia influence in Rome had been eliminated, as Pope Alexander had been murdered by Cesare Borgia, who was, in turn, arrested by Pope Julius II for murder, betrayal, and incest. The Assassins' Guild would remain powerful through the years, cooperating with other branches of the order.